We’re Number One

The editors at SpaceCoast LIVING received a press release from Orlando Melbourne International Airport last week. We thought this was quite the award (though something those of us who use MLB regularly already knew) and wanted to share it with our readers. The text below is taken mostly from that release.

Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) has been awarded a spot on PrivateFly’s “Top 10 Most Scenic Airport Landings of 2017.” Among thousands of other airports, MLB was the only U.S. airport to land on the coveted roster, making it the No. 1 Most Scenic Airport Landing in the U.S., and No. 8 Most Scenic Airport Landing in the world.

MLB was chosen by a panel of aviation and travel experts to be included on this year’s shortlist, followed by enthusiastic support from the airport’s passengers, tenants, employees and worldwide fans in an online vote. The airport shares the limelight with others across the globe, including Saba’s Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB), No. 1, and the U.K.’s London City Airport (LCY), No. 6. Side by side with MLB on the list is the Caribbean’s St. Maarten Airport (SXM), No. 7, famous for its adrenaline-filled low approaches over Maho Beach. Also awarded was Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), No. 10, linked to MLB with seasonal nonstop service via Porter Airlines.

“MLB offers an awe-inspiring welcome before you even land, with a warm, coastal headwind accompanied by an endless view of our breathtaking beaches,” said Greg Donovan, AAE, executive director of MLB. “Depending on where you’re inbound from, you’ll catch sight of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and rocket launchpads, or Disney ships departing Port Canaveral on their way to the Caribbean.” Business travelers, vacationing families and pilots praise MLB’s coastal casual atmosphere, giving them a stunning start and end to their visit.

To view the entire list and accompanying photos, go to PrivateFly.com.

ABOUT ORLANDO MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MLB)

Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is the Atlantic coast gateway to Florida, and is the closest airport to one of the world’s top cruise ports, Port Canaveral, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and 72 miles of breathtaking beaches. Located convenient to Orlando’s theme parks, it handles nearly 500,000 passengers annually. MLB is served by Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Porter Airlines and Elite Airways with three runways, a 200,000-square- foot terminal, and a 40,000-square-foot customs facility as part of Foreign Trade Zone 136. Airport tenants include Harris Corp. (world headquarters), Embraer, Northrop Grumman, L3, General Dynamics, GE Transportation, Thales Group, Rockwell Collins and others. For more information, visit www.MLBair.com.